Notary Practice Test 2025 Pennsylvania
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
What is the minimum age requirement to become a notary in Pennsylvania?
A. 16 Years Old
B. 18 Years Old
C. 21 Years Old
D. 25 Years Old - Correct answers✔B. 18 Years Old
How long is a Pennsylvania notary public commissions valid?
A. 2 Years
B. 3 Years
C. 4 Years
D. 5 Years - Correct answers✔C. 4 Years
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a notary applicant in Pennsylvania?
A. Must be a U.S. Citizen
B. Must be a Pennsylvania resident or have a place of employment in Pennsylvania
C. Pass criminal background check
D. Must be able to read and write English - Correct answers✔A. Must be a U.S. citizen
Before submitting a notary application, must complete
A. Notary Bond
B. 3-hour education course
, C. Background Investigation
D. Personal Interview - Correct answers✔B. 3-hour education course
After being approved, notary must appear before the recorder of deeds in the county within how
mony days to take the oath and record their bond?
A. 30 days
B. 45 days
C. 60 days
D. 90 days - Correct answers✔C. 60 days
Which of the following is true about the notary bond in Pennsylvania?
A. Optional
B. Must be $5,000
C. Must be $10,000
D. Pennsylvania doesn't require a bond - Correct answers✔C. Must be $10,000
Notay application is submitted to what office?
A. Governor's office
B. Department of state
C. Department of Transportation
D. Attorney General - Correct answers✔B. Department of State
If a current notary wishes to renew their commission, they must.
A. Any time before expiration
B. No sooner than 3 months before expiration
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
What is the minimum age requirement to become a notary in Pennsylvania?
A. 16 Years Old
B. 18 Years Old
C. 21 Years Old
D. 25 Years Old - Correct answers✔B. 18 Years Old
How long is a Pennsylvania notary public commissions valid?
A. 2 Years
B. 3 Years
C. 4 Years
D. 5 Years - Correct answers✔C. 4 Years
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a notary applicant in Pennsylvania?
A. Must be a U.S. Citizen
B. Must be a Pennsylvania resident or have a place of employment in Pennsylvania
C. Pass criminal background check
D. Must be able to read and write English - Correct answers✔A. Must be a U.S. citizen
Before submitting a notary application, must complete
A. Notary Bond
B. 3-hour education course
, C. Background Investigation
D. Personal Interview - Correct answers✔B. 3-hour education course
After being approved, notary must appear before the recorder of deeds in the county within how
mony days to take the oath and record their bond?
A. 30 days
B. 45 days
C. 60 days
D. 90 days - Correct answers✔C. 60 days
Which of the following is true about the notary bond in Pennsylvania?
A. Optional
B. Must be $5,000
C. Must be $10,000
D. Pennsylvania doesn't require a bond - Correct answers✔C. Must be $10,000
Notay application is submitted to what office?
A. Governor's office
B. Department of state
C. Department of Transportation
D. Attorney General - Correct answers✔B. Department of State
If a current notary wishes to renew their commission, they must.
A. Any time before expiration
B. No sooner than 3 months before expiration
